Not really.
yeah really, do the math, on the % of smokers versus the % of obesity in this country and the all out war against smokers. Smoking is not an epidemic....obesity has become one.
Since you asked:
http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/scottish/shealth/shch7.htm
7.8 Obesity and behavioural factors
Studies in England and other countries have shown significant associations between obesity and behavioural factors including smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity. A review of 27 cross-sectional studies, mainly in North America and Europe, found generally positive associations between alcohol intake and adiposity for men and negative associations for women.[14] In a study of 1950 men and women aged 50-79 years in the USA, cigarette smokers were found to have more central adiposity than non-smokers.[15] A study of 5282 men and women in Finland showed strong associations between obesity and five 'environmental' factors which included exercise, alcohol consumption, and smoking.
http://www.obesity.org/subs/childhood/healthrisks.shtmlm
Diagnosis
There are some signs that may help you determine if your child has or is at risk for childhood obesity, such as:
*Family history of obesity.
*Family history of obesity-related health risks such as early cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure levels, type 2 diabetes.
*Family history of cigarette smoking and sedentary behaviors.